Description
These Pizza Pot Pies are a creative take on classic pizza, filled with ground beef or Italian sausage, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a flaky pie crust. Ideal for a comforting dinner or as a fun party snack!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
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- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Toss in the diced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and cut out circles to fit your ramekins or oven-safe bowls (4-5 inch round).
- Press the circles into the bottom and up the sides of the ramekins, leaving some overhang for the top crust.
- Poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Fill each pie crust with the prepared pizza filling, leaving room for the top crust.
- Cut out additional circles from the remaining pie crust for the tops, or use fun shapes if desired.
- Place the top crusts over the filled ramekins, pressing the edges to seal. Crimp with a fork for decoration.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place the assembled pot pies on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, olives, or spinach.
- These pot pies can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes